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Lay Your Burden Down

Throughout my life I have realized that one of the hardest things for people to do is to admit when they make a mistake. The reason for this is because admitting we made a mistake makes us vulnerable. It shows that we have a weakness and in the world we live in there is so much that rests on our reputations, showing a weakness to another can be very scary.

Even though it can be really difficult to bear the burden of knowing we have done something wrong, as described in Psalm 32:3-4, we sometimes feel like it is the better option than making ourselves vulnerable. Yet, whether we like it or not, God already knows what we have done and wants to relieve us of that burden. All we have to do is ask. Admitting that we have done something wrong and need help can be very difficult, but God loves you so very much and will always be there for you, even when you are at your worst. So lay your burden down at God’s feet, for God is loving and God’s grace will last forever!

ACTION:Take a few minutes to talk with God today. Don’t be afraid to be open and vulnerable. Don’t forget that God just wants to be there for you and love you, if you will let God.

Scripture: Psalm 32 (NRSV)

Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

2Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.